PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Extension Faculty, University of Florida, Taylor County Extension, Perry, FL (current)
Web Developer, The
Nature Conservancy,
Gainesville, FL ('04-'05)
Design and code interactive webpage using ASP and SQL Server.
See http://conservationnotes.ifas.ufl.edu/
Communications Coordinator, UF
School of Natural Resources and Environment,
Gainesville, FL ('03-present)
Interpret and synthesize scientific information for the general public and academic community.
Create organizational print and web media and branding initiatives.
Design communication solutions, resource databases, and interactive research programs.
Coordinate and publicize university-wide seminars for prominent scientists and lecturers.
Create comprehensive research, funding and academic resources for faculty, students and public.
Winner of the Webmasters and Designer's '03-04 Golden Web Award (www.snre.ufl.edu).
Management & Sales, Bike
Works,
Orlando FL ('98-'99, '01-'02)
Managed inventory, sales and daily operations for Central Florida's largest cycling retailer.
Fostered strong consumer loyalty and set new monthly sales records in 9 of 14 months.
Formed cycling race team, earning sponsorship and leading trips throughout Southeast.
Staff Writer, Orlando Business Journal, Orlando, FL ('00)
Researched and composed a variety of feature articles related to
the Orlando community (see Publications).
Investment Research & Acquisition, TransAm Financial Group, Maitland, FL ('97-'00, Seasonal)
Researched property, negotiated interestrates, and purchased millions of dollars of investment instruments nationwide.
Successfully compiled, organized and tracked investment data.
Managed strategy for purchasing teams.
Editor, Gould Publications, Maitland, FL ('96)
Created legal resources through independent research.
Developed programs to speed development; edited for both clarity and accuracy.
SKILLS, INTERESTS, AND OTHER EXPERIENCE
Correspondent for the Seminole
Herald (small business, economic development,
and environmental articles), Sanford, FL [98].
Wildlife Researcher and Contractor with U.S.
Forest Service, Gunnison,
CO [95].
Internships at Orlando
Magazine (advertising & editorial) [94] & Atlantic
Center for the Arts (event management, fund raising, promotions, auction
administration) [93-94].
Independently-financed educational travel throughout Europe and U.S.
(through Servas cultural exchange program).
Extensive outdoor and ecological experience; competitive mountain
biker (Expert class).
Real estate promotion and sales (earning 30k over realtor estimation
on home sale) ['04].
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Warrington College of Busines, Gainesville, FL
Master of Science
in Business Administration, Decision & Information Science (2004)
GPA: 3.7, GMAT score: 670
Academic Highlights: systems analysis and design, telecommunications
strategy, managerial quantitative and statistical analysis,
database management, web programming, business security,
entrepreneurship, community planning, and productive experience
in numerous software environments.
Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
Bachelor
of Arts in Humanities (Philosophy emphasis) and Business
Minor (1995)
GPA: 3.63, Cum Laude, Deans list, Academic Merit Scholar
See Publications for more information on specific experience.